News Release

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Double Homicide in The Harbor Area NR16320sr

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles
Police Department Harbor detectives are asking for the public's
help in providing any additional information.

On October 12, 2016, around 9:25 a.m., the suspect (Joey Mendoza)
walked into the restaurant located at the 1100 block of West
Pacific Coast Highway in Wilmington.

The suspect approached the victim who was standing next to the
counter. The suspect fired several shots with a handgun at the
victim. The victim was struck by a bullet and collapsed. An
additional victim who was working at the restaurant behind the
counter was also struck by stray gun fire, and also collapsed at
scene.

The Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics responded and pronounced
one victim dead at scene. The Paramedics transported a second
victim to the local hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Harbor Detectives identified the suspect through surveillance
video, witness statements, and gang intelligence. Detectives served
a search warrant and captured the suspect without incident. The
handgun remains outstanding.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Harbor Area
Homicide Detective Cortez or Coffee at (310) 726-7889, or (310)
726-7887. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime
Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also
contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637
(C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages
should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to
LAPDonline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.